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Programs

Performance Envelope Program

Due to high demand, the Alternative Access to the Performance Envelope Program for English-language broadcasters is no longer accepting applications.
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Due to a high demand for the Quebec French Regional Production Incentive, the CMF will no longer be accepting applications for this program.

The objective of the Performance Envelope Program is to encourage partnerships between broadcasters and producers to create convergent content that Canadian audiences want to consume anytime, anywhere.

The majority of the CMF’s funding is disbursed through the Performance Envelope Program. As part of the CMF’s Convergent Stream, projects funded must include content to be developed for distribution on at least two platforms, one of which must be television.

Through this Program, the CMF allocates funding envelopes allocations to Canadian broadcasters in an amount that reflects their track record of supporting Canadian programming. Broadcasters commit these funds to Canadian projects that they believe will appeal to their viewers. Even though broadcasters receive a funding envelope allocation, the actual funding is paid directly to the Eligible Applicants according to a payment schedule.

Beginning in 2022-2023 :

  • Please click here to learn about PERSONA-ID and how it connects with your application.
  • Please click here to learn more about the CMF’s specific resources for persons with disabilities that need Accessibility Support to apply for CMF funding.

Dates to remember

Performance Envelope Program

Opening Date
April 19, 2022
First Closing Date
October 13, 2022
Final Closing Date
December 6, 2022

Quebec French Regional Production Incentive

First Come, First Served

Opening Date
April 26, 2022
Closing Date
December 6, 2022

Alternative Access to the Performance Envelope Program

First Come, First Served

Opening Date
April 19, 2022
Closing Date
December 6, 2022

Guidelines & References

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Please be sure to review the Guidelines for full details.

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Application Documents

Budget Budget: Digital Media
(for a DM Component, if applicable) Cashflow Declaration of the Corporation's Canadian status, and its Shareholders and Directors Licence Fee Threshold Calculator List of Required Documents List of Required Documents - Alternative Access to the Performance Envelope Program List of Required Documents – Quebec French Regional Production Incentive PFCO Calculator Recoupment Structure
Application Guide - Production BAF User Guide Dialogue User Guide
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HOW TO APPLY

STEP #1
READ THE
GUIDELINES
  1. Read the documents in the Guidelines and References before you apply. This will help you prepare all your documentations required for funding.
  2. Make sure you are aware of the due dates for application.
STEP #2
PREPARE & SUBMIT
APPLICATION
  1. Download all of the appropriate application documents.
  2. Submissions are done on the Telefilm website. You will need a Dialogue account in order to apply. Once your documents are ready, you can upload them and follow the process.
STEP #3
FUNDING
DECISION
  1. If your application is approved, you will receive a contract to sign as soon as all of the conditions noted in the letter of acceptance have been fulfilled (where applicable).
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APPROVED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

If your application has been approved and you have received a Financing Agreement, applicants must visit our Approved Application Documents page to access and download additional materials including Interim Financing, CMF logos and Phase II/Final Cost forms.

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